Beach Type

sand & shingle

Facilities

Local shops
Cafe/restaurants
Toilets
First aid
Beach huts for hire
Disabled facilities
Promenade
Campsite

Activities

Swimming
Walking
Fossil hunting

Nature and Wildlife

A heritage coast centre with many interesting local walks

Parking

Parking available - charges apply

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs restricted.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Lyme Regis
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7325, -2.90271
Postcode: DT6 6QX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Charmouth is east of Lyme Regis and sign posted. There's a local bus service from Lyme Regis once an hour. and the beach is accessed from Lower Sea Lane.

Nearest Railway Stations

Axminster (Approx. 5 miles away)
Crewkerne (Approx. 11 miles away)

Tourist Information

Guildhall Cottage. Church Street. Lyme Regis. Dorset. DT7 3BS. Phone: + 44 (0)1297 442138

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Lyme Regis